bluestratos
06-02-2014, 01:23 PM
Had a blast this time with the 1330, I traveled alone and pulling the trailer but no issues at any time. I got 32 mpg with the trailer and 36 without it so not bad. Temps were in the 70 and 80 but one day it was over 90 and I am pleased to say no heat, not even on the seat.
Even with the trailer in tow I could accelerate from 70 t0 80 for a safe pass and if I dropped it down 2 gears I could sling shot around a car when need be.
I took the road up to Virginia City which is a beautiful ride full of serious twisties. The new sway bar allowed me to hold my own with the sport bikes that were ahead of me.
I decided to see how far I could go on a tank when I was pulling the trailer but at 218 miles I decided to pull off and get gas. As I rolled up to the pumps she died and I coasted right to the pump. I tried restarting several times but no go, she was dry! It took 6.419 gallons to fill her up then when I went to restart I gave the fuel pump a chance to prime up then hit the key and she started immediately.
Coming back from Carson City I took the new highway which runs through a very windy area. The cross wind was there most of the ride, I would say from 25-40 mph. No problem, yes I could feel the wind but I was control and no wandering!
The stock seat was amazing, I could ride all day and other than getting off for gas every 4 hours or so I felt little discomfort. Every so often I would stand up and drive for a mile or two then back in the saddle as good as new. Considering I had surgery for a broken back less about a year ago this was amazing.
So, great trip, great time, great weather and good memories :-)
Next weekend is the Heart of Washington Ride but it will be a breeze compared to Reno and back.
Even with the trailer in tow I could accelerate from 70 t0 80 for a safe pass and if I dropped it down 2 gears I could sling shot around a car when need be.
I took the road up to Virginia City which is a beautiful ride full of serious twisties. The new sway bar allowed me to hold my own with the sport bikes that were ahead of me.
I decided to see how far I could go on a tank when I was pulling the trailer but at 218 miles I decided to pull off and get gas. As I rolled up to the pumps she died and I coasted right to the pump. I tried restarting several times but no go, she was dry! It took 6.419 gallons to fill her up then when I went to restart I gave the fuel pump a chance to prime up then hit the key and she started immediately.
Coming back from Carson City I took the new highway which runs through a very windy area. The cross wind was there most of the ride, I would say from 25-40 mph. No problem, yes I could feel the wind but I was control and no wandering!
The stock seat was amazing, I could ride all day and other than getting off for gas every 4 hours or so I felt little discomfort. Every so often I would stand up and drive for a mile or two then back in the saddle as good as new. Considering I had surgery for a broken back less about a year ago this was amazing.
So, great trip, great time, great weather and good memories :-)
Next weekend is the Heart of Washington Ride but it will be a breeze compared to Reno and back.